City

Boelus, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Nebraska

👥266Population
💰$78,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$110,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
33%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate74 (35.2%)
Some College29 (13.8%)
Associates34 (16.2%)
Bachelors21 (10%)
Graduate Degree52 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$110,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Boelus, NE

Boelus is a city in Nebraska, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 266 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Boelus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,333 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boelus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boelus is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.37%).

Boelus, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Boelus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68820 266 $78,333 $110,800 $550 1.2% 34.8% 81.2%